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Which is better Mirtazapine or Maprotiline?
Query: Hi doctor, I would like to know the pros and cons of Mirtazapine versus Maprotiline. I am taking Mirtazapine for five weeks. A family member has been on Maprotiline for a few years and brought it to my attention. And now, I am experiencing panic attacks and anxiety. Which one is good? Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for this query. Mirtazapine and Maprotiline are antidepressants medicines but they have different groups of chemical compounds. Mirtazapine has more sedative action than Maprotiline; that is why you are feeling tired after taking that. However, Maprotilin... Read Full »
I am developing withdrawal symptoms of Paroxetine. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 26 year old male, and I am a doctor. From the past year, I have been suffering from delayed onset sleep disorder, I sleep at 4 AM and wake up after noon. I saw a psychiatrist, and he put me on Melatonin, Modafinil, and Zolfresh. But I am still unable to sleep at the desired time, a... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for this query. I can understand your concern regarding your delayed onset insomnia. Sleep is very important for a good mental health. Sleep disturbances can cause depression and vice versa. I have read your history carefully. You are suffering from insomnia, which... Read Full »
My nine-year-old girl child is afraid of dogs and being alone in closed places. Kindly help.
Query: Hi doctor, I have a 9 year old girl, who is afraid of dogs and being alone in closed places. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for this query. Your child is suffering from claustrophobia. But, it is easily treatable by exposure therapies, which is a type of counseling, and some medications in serious cases. I will suggest you visit a nearby psychiatrist for counseling and some anti-anxie... Read Full »
Can BPAD medicine cause shortness of breath and a low sex drive?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 34 year old male, who weighs 180 pounds. I am suffering from a bipolar affective disorder (BPAD), and have been advised to take Magnesium valproate 400 mg twice daily and Amisulpride 100 mg at bedtime. I am also taking Etizolam 0.25 mg in the morning and 0.5 mg at night, from two w... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The symptoms like shortness of breath, poor sleep and loss of sexual pleasure are all the side effects of the medicines that you take for bipolar disorder. I will not suggest stopping these medications, but it will be better to take few medications with effective doses.... Read Full »